Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Lars is a socially awkward and intensely lonely man, but his brother and sister-in-law's hopes are raised when Lars announces that a special woman, Bianca, has come into his life. They, along with the rest of their small community, must struggle with how to help Lars, however, when it is revealed that Bianca is a life-sized sex-doll ... about whom Lars cares very much. Do not be mislead by the silly- or prurient-sounding plotline. Though there are some heartfelt laughs, *Lars and the Real Girl* is a deeply moving story of a community's compassionate response to human suffering.
On the heels of a Pub Theology discussion about the XXX Church's decision to refurbish a brothel in Vegas, and after a couple of moving Pete Rollins parables, I am struck once again by the idea that perhaps the best way to help someone who is struggling is not to try to change her or to try to fix his problem but instead to be accepting and loving.
On the heels of a Pub Theology discussion about the XXX Church's decision to refurbish a brothel in Vegas, and after a couple of moving Pete Rollins parables, I am struck once again by the idea that perhaps the best way to help someone who is struggling is not to try to change her or to try to fix his problem but instead to be accepting and loving.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah on -
The trailors actually made this movie seem funny. It's not though, right?
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Permalink Reply by Nicki on -
We LOVE this movie!!!! Missed the pub theology last week so won't elaborate there (re: brothel issue, altho I do have strong opinions), but the movie is awesome! :D
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Permalink Reply by Mark Hoffmann on -
This was a movie that demonstrated remarkable grace and love. To be moved by imagined tragedy and to witness how Lars is unconditionally supported makes me question the typical or common approach to those in a variety of sufferings or struggles.
Sarah, though this is a poignant movie that demonstrates love and conveys an important message, I think you'd find plenty of humor laced throughout. A few tears here and there also.
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Permalink Reply by chris on -
Sarah,
Sorry if the review was misleading. The movie is very funny! But there's much more to it than that. From an initial description of the storyline, one might get the (false) impression that the movie is going to consist primarily of juvenile humor. I wanted to make sure nobody ruled out seeing this powerful film on the basis of that false impression. Enjoy!
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